10-20-2008, 05:33 PM | #1 |
Drives: 2017 Camaro SS1LE 2000 Trans Am WS6 Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Portland, TN
Posts: 2,955
|
Stopped by the dealer today
Stopped by a very small dealership today. Spoke with the owner. He said he was allocated one Camaro and it was still available. I asked if he would take a supplier discount and he said no. I said, "so no deduction from MSRP". He said, "I didn't say that." We talked for a bit. He said he didn't have prices yet. I informed him they were available. Basically, I told him the car I was interested in would sticker just a little over 35k. He punched in some #'s on his calculator and said he would do $1k off sticker. I told him I would get back with him. I went home to look at the prices again and called him back to talk some more. He informed me that he found the prices and there wasn't enough mark up in them. He said he decided he would not do the 1k off sticker. I left the dealer feeling pretty good about the place. Then I call back and he tells me this. Since he went back on his word, I will not buy a vehicle from him. Sucks, because it's a small place in a small town and I would love to help them out. Very dissapointing when something like this happens. Even if I hadn't bought from him right away, I would have been back when I was ready.
|
10-20-2008, 05:35 PM | #2 |
Moderator
|
Go back to negotiate for that $1k off the sticker. This car won't make or break the dealership. If he wants to stay stubborn, let him know that you regret putting down a refundable deposit elsewhere. Let him think that you already did it but you'd rather buy from him.
__________________
RDP Motorsport//GEN5DIY//Cultrag Performance//JPSS//Rodgets Chevrolet//
Operation Demon//Buy at Invoice//RACECARWEAR RESPECT ALL CARS. LOVE YOUR OWN. warn 145:159 ban |
10-20-2008, 05:55 PM | #3 |
Drives: fanboys and ass kissers crazy. Join Date: May 2008
Location: Ottawa, Ontario
Posts: 7,280
|
Or make a deal that you will pay MSRP for the car but invoice for the options.
__________________
"BBOMG - More than just a car show.... It's an experience!"
|
10-20-2008, 05:56 PM | #4 |
Drives: 2017 Camaro SS1LE 2000 Trans Am WS6 Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Portland, TN
Posts: 2,955
|
|
10-23-2008, 03:00 PM | #5 |
Drives: 2017 Camaro SS1LE 2000 Trans Am WS6 Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Portland, TN
Posts: 2,955
|
Found a dealer that said they would honor the GM supplier discount. I drove an hour to go place my order. I get there and they changed their mind. Wow, now two dealers have went back on their word. They wonder why people don't like dealing with them.
|
10-23-2008, 06:52 PM | #6 |
Drives: 2003 Ford Focus SVT EAP Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Ashburn,VA
Posts: 299
|
I'm really getting sick of these dealers....There is no need for them!!!
__________________
Heroes will be remembered, but legends will never die!! -The Sandlot...I know
In my garage: 2003 Ford Focus SVT EAP in Infa-red 1 of 101 1970 EL Camino 454 SS w/ 4 speed muncie Red w/ Blk stripes 2010 2SS/RS Camaro w/hurst 6 spd in black on black w/red rally stripes |
10-23-2008, 07:10 PM | #7 |
Blessed
Drives: 2013 Sonic RS MT Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Saint Augustine FL
Posts: 28,444
|
To quote the great orator Dragoneye, "they are dookie heads."
__________________
Click image to see build thread. PQ - "the love of cars. It's a boys first step toward manhood and a mans last hold on boyhood." Fbodfather - "We do not want to use the Z28 moniker on a car that does not deserve this hallowed name." The_Blur - "Let's not confuse competitors with equals." |
10-23-2008, 07:19 PM | #8 |
Drives: 2017 Camaro SS1LE 2000 Trans Am WS6 Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Portland, TN
Posts: 2,955
|
Just got back from another dealer. Ordered the car, but they won't be able to put it in the system until tomorrow. They are accepting the supplier discount.
Jim Reed Chevrolet 1512 Broadway Nashville, TN 37203 615-329-2929 http://www.yourjimreedchevy.com/HomePage Contact was Veronica Senica. She wasn't the most knowledgeable, but the manager is the one that puts the info in the system. |
06-16-2009, 06:12 PM | #9 |
Drives: Blue 2010 Camero SS Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: San Diego CA
Posts: 12
|
The dealers are only making $850.00 and that inludes dealer hold back. GM is realy screwing the dealers.
|
06-16-2009, 06:19 PM | #10 |
9691 & 97586
Drives: 2010 SS, 1999 SS, 1993 Z28 Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Sanford, NC
Posts: 2,814
|
There was only 820.00 for the dealer in my deal.
__________________
|
06-16-2009, 06:24 PM | #11 |
Drives: fanboys and ass kissers crazy. Join Date: May 2008
Location: Ottawa, Ontario
Posts: 7,280
|
We have the numbers on the site. Dealers make more then that on the cars that are being ordered by us. They also get interest credits when they sell it right away. A loaded up 2SS can make a dealer 3'.
__________________
"BBOMG - More than just a car show.... It's an experience!"
|
06-16-2009, 06:38 PM | #12 | |
Farewell Thor
|
Quote:
When someone told me that the dealer took a $1000 off of a $35,000 car, I am wondering how or why he would even stay in business. At least with GM Supplier or Employee Pricing the dealer will be reimbursed the discount and break even on the deal. Which brings me to the next point, why in the world would anyone think is a sound business practice to "break even" on a 35K car? Profit is not a bad thing, I am sure no one in this forum would work if at the end of the day their expenses were equal to their paycheck, right? |
|
06-16-2009, 06:45 PM | #13 | |
Drives: fanboys and ass kissers crazy. Join Date: May 2008
Location: Ottawa, Ontario
Posts: 7,280
|
Quote:
Well if selling Camaros is so money losing, your dealership should pass on them and start loading up the yard with used Cobalts. I'm sure GM will have no problem getting rid of your allocation.
__________________
"BBOMG - More than just a car show.... It's an experience!"
|
|
06-16-2009, 06:57 PM | #14 |
Drives: Chevy Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: HB CA
Posts: 567
|
Thought we had dealers advertising here on the site they sell for MSRP or below and you can purchase through them and have the car drop-shipped to your local dealer for about $250?
|
|
|
Thread Tools | |
|
|
Similar Threads | ||||
Thread | Thread Starter | Forum | Replies | Last Post |
Did you get an order # or any refernce for your pre-order? | D1BADZ | Camaro Price | Ordering | Tracking | Dealers Discussions | 21 | 05-22-2009 05:39 PM |
Factory Striping vs. Dealer Installed | RetroDude | Cosmetics and Lighting Modification Discussions | 1 | 04-23-2009 01:01 AM |
UPCOMING CAMARO IMPORTANT DATES | CamaroScotty | 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions | 125 | 01-11-2009 12:31 AM |
Looking for a new dealer.... (Dealer Transcript) | GreySteele06 | Camaro Price | Ordering | Tracking | Dealers Discussions | 41 | 12-18-2008 05:42 AM |
Dealer today, at 5pm, check me before I go.... | 350 HRSS | Camaro Price | Ordering | Tracking | Dealers Discussions | 20 | 10-20-2008 10:22 AM |